Argument As Conversation By Stuart Greene

Throughout “Argument as Conversation,” Stuart Greene demonstrates the concept of supporting an argument through the use of varying conversations to encourage writers to research and support their own personal opinions. Greene begins by expressing that to take a stand on one argument it is necessary to extensive research on all aspects having to do with a topic. Greene also communicates that reading acts as one of the most important things a writer can do. While stating this Greene explains that the research conducted must contain counterarguments, context, and objections to the idea at hand. This research could be done in the form of a conversation. For example, listening to an argument and adding personal input, while receiving criticism

and reacting to that criticism. In addition to organizing research a writer must identify an issue as well as a specific situation that expands a topic. One of Greene’s main statements throughout “Argument as Conversation” was framing. Framing is the perspective in which the argument or opinion is presented to its’ reader. Framing gives the writer the opportunity to decide what is seen or not seen throughout a work. Naming a position and offering a definition and description of a specific principle would achieve framing. This reading extended the knowledge I had on conveying my point of view properly and effectively.